How to update your tiny bracelet to a chunky one!

Are you still wearing tiny bracelets? Here is a quick tip on how to wear that chunky jewelry that is so popular right now!
If you like this bracelet it is on Sale now at our Stella and Dot jewelery store! Some pieces are up to 50% off!

New summer necklace to update your blah white shirt!

On Sale NOW, at Stella and Dot!

We are seeing lots of colorful, bold, jewelry this summer.

Here is a great way brighten up a blah white shirt, a coral, glass bead necklace, on SALE now from Stella and Dot!

How to update a boring white shirt!

You fabulous after 40, ladies with curves, here are some fashions that flatter~

When you have curves it can be tricky to find clothes that have some style to them. However, we have been chatting up the wonderful selections from Lola and Gigi for years and their on-line shop just keeps getting better and better!
Check out their site for more samples of their  Spring Collection that covers all the basis from festive daytime dresses to sexy special occasion ones.

Enjoy!

Do you have too much stuff?

Are you as organized as you should be?

Do you have too much stuff?

If  you have moved recently your answer will probably be  YES!  If you haven’t moved recently your answer will be a resounding Yes, WAY too much stuff!

To find out more about this creeping habit to hold onto things that we don’t use, check out this weeks Blogging Boomers Carnival being hosted by our adventurous friend BarbaraWeibel founder and blogger for

Barbara Weibel founder of the blog Hole in the Doughnut

Hole In The Doughnut. Read more about Barbara and how she left her boring job for a new life of adventure~

For some lively inspiration and lots of tips and solutions to a messy closet, pick up a copy of our DVD, The Ultimate Cure for the Dysfunctional Closet!

This DVD will get you inspired to get your closet organized!

Making new Fall outfits from your same old wardrobe

Alright, I know you’ve seen this dress before (you can see our “Tweak Your Chic” model wearing it in this post, and me in it again right here), but a neutral shirt dress is a staple.  That means it never goes out of style, and you can keep updating it to fit the current trends.  Below is a video showing how I used this season’s layering trend to breathe new life into an old dress…and I didn’t have to buy anything new to do it!  That’s the easiest way to shop on a budget – treat your wardrobe like a store and keep reinventing outfits!

For more ways to update your wardrobe on a budget, check out our eBook Chic on the Cheap!

Our new e-book on How to Update Your Wardrobe on a Budget

Should women over 40 lie about their age?

On this morning’s CBS Early Show, More magazine EIC, Lesley Jane Seymour, took on L.A.-based Dating Coach Evan Marc Katz to debate this question:  Should women over 40 lie about their age?

While Lesley argued that you should own your age and help overcome the societal taboo associated with admitting your age once you’re past 40, Evan argued that there are circumstances when it might be in your best interest to not reveal your age. Watch the debate here!

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So ladies…we put the question back to you. What do you think? Please give us your thoughts by adding your comments below.

Take the closet test…How neat is your closet

We are ready to start bringing out all the new Spring items for you…but, you better get your closet in shape first!

Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Too many hangers. Go through and get rid of all the extra hangers that you are not using and put them in a bag or box. They take up more room than you can imagine
• Only use wooden hangers for larger coats or suits. Once again, they take up too much room. Instead opt for those thin hangers with the fuzz on them for the majority of your clothing.
• Are your shoes taking over? Most people have old shoes taking up too much space! Get rid of the ones that are out of date, or that you’re not wearing. (if they have dust on them…toss them, you’re not wearing them)
• Get a shoe rack. If your shoes are not on a shelf or rack, then they are probably a nightmare to find. You will feel like you have gone to heaven once you put this tool in place!

If  you need more help check out our DVD, The Ultimate Cure for the Dysfunctional Closet.

Real women, real fashion – for less!

You asked for it!

We got such a great response from our last post, we can’t wait to show you more real life, really fabulous women!

You may remember my (JoJami’s) very recent trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. Not only did I see some beautiful flowers, I also saw some great fashion! (It just proves you can find inspiration anywhere!) It was a pleasure to meet Anne, who gave me some great tips about where to shop to get good deals on designer clothes. Thanks, Anne – you look great!

Does Losing Weight Make You Look Younger?

If you think losing a bunch of weight is going to make you look younger, then you’ll be interested in a new study on aging that focused on identical twins.

The good news is you might just might be able to have that extra piece of bread!

Armani Makeup Tips for Women Over 40

We’re always on the lookout for great little beauty tips to keep you looking Fabulous after 40. So, when when we were at the MORE Magazine Reinvention Convention and we spotted Tim Quinn, the renowned make-up artist who heads up the Giorgio Armani Beauty team, we rushed over and had a chat.

Tim has worked with celebs like Glenn Close, Helen Mirren, Sarah Jessica Parker,  Minnie Driver, Kim Cattrall, and Barbara Walters. Here are Tim’s Top 3 Tips to Help you Look Age-mazing!

Jojami and I have both used products from the Armani beauty line and like everything else Armani does these are luxurious, quality products.

Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil

I love the smooth silk eye pencil because it is so soft and smokey. The foundation is also excellent and JoJami loved it.

Armani Designer Foundation

Tweak Your Chic with The Glam Gals

Do you have a simple shirt dress and want some easy ideas for how to make it  look WOW? Accessories are a fun way for to easily update your look.  Here’s a video we just shot in New York for Better TV that will inspire you to take a very basic dress and transform it from Frumpy to Fabulous! Check  it out!

Deb and JoJami on Better TV

Learn how to dress age appropriately with Sherrie Mathieson

We get asked all the time, “How can I dress so I look age appropriate?”

We have a great solution for you!

We just got off a call with style expert Sherrie Mathieson, who shared her dressing chic philosophy with us based on her new book, Forever Cool: How to Achieve Ageless, Youthful and Modern Personal Style.

She gave us all kinds of great tips which we recorded on  an hour long podcast that you can purchase and download as an MP3.

If you want a taste of what you’ll be hearing listen to Sherrie’s Top 3 Tips for Achieving Ageless, Youthful and Modern Style by clicking the arrow below>>.

Here’s Sherrie on YouTube too!

How to tie a cool scarf

Another Fabulous After 40 Fashion Tip:

One great way to stretch your wardrobe budget or put more sizzle in your style  and Tweak Your Chic is  to add a scarf to your wardrobe.

Here area a few scarf buying tips:

• Buy scarves that are long and skinny
• Color is important, make sure to hold it up to your face. Does it compliment you? Will it go with alot of your clothes?
• Stay clear of “shiney” fabrics. They won’t stay on as well, and can look old fashioned.
• Most woman have their scarves stuffed away in a drawer or top shelf of a closet…get them out and try them!

If you want a cool way to tie a long skinny scarf, watch this video!

Sarah Palin’s hair ~ How to create an easy updo?

Sarah Palin is becoming famous for her signature updo. Her hairstyle is easy to wear, and an updo can bring some class to an outfit.

Wondering what your hair would look like up?

Check out this fun and easy video from Cosmetic makeovers show.com to learn how to “get the look” in just a few minutes.

One note about this video:

While the idea is nice, and we liked the way the stylist approaches the style, we don’t like the “barette clip in the back” look-too high schoolish!

If you are going to try and get a good updo, we suggest using hair combs instead, and don’t leave any kind of ponytail hanging on top. Combs will give you a lovely look without the bulk of a clip, which is also not sophisticated.

Madonna – Fabulous or Freaky?

Recently saw Madonna in her new video Four Minutes with Justin Timberlake and wow, did she look great… ..probably the best she has ever been.

Her body is so in shape that she is inspiring.

However, the way she dresses has always been hugely controversial, and especially now since she’s pushing 50.

The celebrity gossip website TMZ is running a photo of Madonna getting into a car and calling her an Orthopedic Domanatrix (a headline that gave us quite a chuckle!)

What’s most interesting is to read the comments about how people felt about what she was wearing…. They’re all over the the board.

Do us a favour. Click this TMZ link to see what Madonna is wearing and what others are saying.

Then, click back to us and leave us a comment on our blog to let us know what you think of her outfit. It will be fun to get some lively discussion going here.

Does aging boomer Madonna look Fabulous or Freaky these days ?

Style Statement – Authentically you!

If someone were to ask you “Which 2 words describe you best“, would you know?

Imagine being able to take a special test where you would answer a series of sometimes deep, sometimes light-hearted questions, and voila!…. your own unique, highly personalized, 2 word statement would appear.

That ‘s the concept of new book called: Style Statement: Live By Your Own Design.

The masterminds behind this simple but profound idea are Carrie & Danielle; Carrie, a former interior designer (refinded, treasure)and Danielle, a writer (Sacred, Dramatic). This fascinating pair have joined forces and to set the world a titter about what they say can is a life changing as well as life simplifying experience.

To find out more and meet Carrie and Danielle, and check out there their latest video.

Style Statement from Carrie and Danielle on Vimeo.

Is Your Soap real Soap?

Have you noticed how the fashion and makeup industry has jumped on the “Going Green” bandwagon?

One of my (JoJami) all time favorite products is Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint soap. Here’s how they describe it….”Our most popular fragrance. The peppermint essential oil tingles the body and clears the mind. Because therapeutically peppermint oil is a mild stimulant it increases vitality and clarity. All oils and essential oils are certified organic .”

Yes, I can attest, this is a truly yummy product!!!

When I had little ones, and was constantly cleaning their highchair, I wanted to make sure that the tray was clean but not full of detergent, so I used Dr. Bronners, which is all natural. Moreover, this soap is like 10 soaps in one! You can use it as a hand wash, bodywash and shampoo!

Also, if you are going to support an organic company like Dr Bronners, it’s great to see that the people over there have a wonderful sense of humor.

Here’s fun video that everyone should watch, to see if the soap you are using is “real soap” or “fake soap”, which means soap full of petroleum products and not organic at all.

Watch video:

How Not to Look Old!

We love people that tell it like it is…

There’s no doubt what is inside Charla Krupp’s new book, How Not To Look Old.

Why do we like it? It gives you the Goldilocks version to dressing….with up to date photos and examples of dressing too old (too cold), too young (too hot) and just right.

Charla was on the Today show recently, with a few examples and models from her book. Click here to view the video.

In her book, she gives great tips and examples like:

• To look youthful and modern opt for golden blond rather than ashy blond highlights.
• Don’t wear dark lipstick. Instead try a shimmering pink color. It will look much more youthful. Also, if you want a flattering jean, try a dark wash boot cut style.

Dressing isn’t a fairytale, it’s hard work, however, with a few tweaks from Charla, you can start looking younger today!